Newly Elected Local 332 Officers Sworn in at the July 5 Union Meeting
The 843 votes cast in the union internal election were counted on June 2, and we have new leadership that will take our local to the next level. The new officers were sworn in at the July 5 union meeting:
- Business Manager/Financial Secretary: Javier M. Casillas
- President: Pete Seaberg
- Vice President: Alex Caraballo
- Recording Secretary: Ryan Serene
- Treasurer: Craig Tomasello
- Executive Board: Will Smith, Basil L. Romero Jr., Dan Sullivan,
Jon-Paul (J-P) Wolfe & Alyssa Brown Malloy - Examining Board: Jose Pedraza (J.P.), Roger Hebert
& Javier F. Preciado
Message from Pete Seaberg, Newly Elected 332 President
“Elections are a pivotal and emotional piece of any democratic organization, causing both heartache and celebration at the same time. Our union is only as strong as our members and your voices, opinions, and participation. Thank you to all the members who ran for office and took the time to cast your ballots in this year’s election. I would also like to thank all the previous generations of 332 union officers and members who have paved the way to where we are today. We owe a debt of gratitude for their service on behalf of our local and the IBEW.
“Moving forward, members have collectively chosen a leadership team to guide Local 332 through uncertain times and into the future. While it is important to keep a close eye on current conditions in our markets, I feel it is imperative that we also plan for future growth opportunities. We will need to carry forward the traditions and structure that have served us so well over the past 110 years, while also adopting new technologies and strategies to thrive in our market.
“Working with the new business manager, I plan to bring a heavy emphasis on education, from the ETASV to our union hall. Everything from stewards’ trainings to workshops on our agreements, by-laws, and constitution to classes on our pension plans and benefits. An educated union member is a strong union member, and strong union members are the foundation of a strong IBEW Local 332. I will continue to build upon our great history to help all of you live your best lives as 332 members.”
New Local 332 Elected Officers
Vice President: Alex Caraballo
“COVID is having a lasting effect on construction. I believe it is our duty to the future of our industry to not race to the bottom of the heap. We have to be the standard-bearers of what it means to be electrical workers and continuously uphold our craft. As vice president, I hope to continue to help Local 332 move forward and pick up as much market share as possible. I believe with a concerted effort and an intentional approach, we can continue to grow in every area of benefit to the IBEW. As an instructor at our JATC, I will be working to ensure that we have opportunities for continuing education. Lastly, I promised our brothers and sisters that I would do everything in my power to protect our membership and Book 1 status. Your faith in our collective vision will not be misplaced.”
Recording Secretary: Ryan Serene
“I believe the biggest issue facing the membership right now is maintaining the established standard of living that we built in Silicon Valley. We need to continue demonstrating our superior expertise in the electrical industry and secure wage increases that allow our members to live in the communities we build. During my second term as the recording secretary, I want to continue focusing on making information more accessible to the membership so you can better understand what is happening within the union. We can be respectful of the membership’s time and also deliver quality relevant information at our monthly meetings. I am fully accessible to the membership and encourage you to send your opinions and ideas on how to improve the local to RecordingSecretary@ibew332.org.”
Treasurer: Craig Tomasello
“We enjoyed a prosperous market for over a decade when the ‘experts’ said the economy would tank. Now we are seeing an overdue downturn and a rise in the out-of-work list. Now, more than ever, our local must remain strong and be there for the members. In the next few years, we must find ways to progress, while still honoring our traditions. When I sought out the role of treasurer three years ago, I saw the position as one of great responsibility to help move things forward and also one full of tradition. I believe in the saying, ‘Leave it better than you found it.’ It may seem small, but I’d like to improve the presentation of our financial reports at union meetings so that members can actually read and understand them. An informed membership makes us a powerful membership.”
New Local 332 Executive Board
Will Smith
“I would like to thank the membership for your trust and for re-electing me to a second term on the executive board. It is an honor, and I do not take my responsibilities lightly. I will use my 24 years of experience to make decisions about the local’s finances and expenditures and make recommendations on the budget. I will lean into our shared IBEW values of brother- and sisterhood, unity, integrity, and humility to represent not myself, but the entire Local 332 membership as a whole.”
Basil Romero
“I will work with our members and 332 leadership to foster an atmosphere of unity and solidarity. Being in the union is a solid career path that enables growth potential and provides benefits in many areas for our many union members. My priority will be to make the best decisions on behalf of the membership and provide access, awareness, and education related to what IBEW 332 has to offer our members, including health and welfare, pensions, contracts, etc.”
Dan Sullivan
“I want to thank the members for electing me. I started my inside apprenticeship in 1999, was a steward at Vantage Data Center, Moffet Towers, and Levi’s stadium, and have served on the Local 332 examining board and contract negotiation team. My goal is to use my 24 years with Local 332 to serve the members the best I can, be a good union brother, get members’ input, and help achieve our goals to improve working conditions and maintain our quality of life.”
Jon-Paul (J-P) Wolfe
“I will be a conduit for members’ concerns, and be responsive and transparent about union business. My goal in my first year is to work with our local’s leadership to address the members’ concerns around the work slowdown and the impact that it is having on their families. This will require creativity and partnering closely with our neighboring locals, labor councils, building trades councils, and local/state/national lawmakers to create more employment opportunities and economic security.”
Alyssa Brown Malloy
”Thank you to the members for re-electing me to the executive board. My main goals are to build better relationships among members by encouraging participation in union-sponsored events and general membership meetings; spread awareness of IBEW 332 through charitable donations and event participation; and ensure the agreement is being followed by our members and contractors. I care about our local, and I want to do what I can to ensure a prosperous future.”
